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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 01: Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium is fouled by Lamine Camara #8 of Senegal in the penalty box, a penalty is awarded to Belgium after the VAR review during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX GRIMM / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Belgium completed an incredible late comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra-time with a hotly contested penalty to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on…

As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources. Melidonian, who has been the lead liaison between the Academy and Disney/ABC, will continue on as a consultant for the next year. Kramer wrote in his email, “Effective immediately, Awards Production/Special Events and Talent Relations will move under Jen Davidson and the Marketing, Communications and Content team. Member Screenings and Awards Ticketing will move under Meredith Shea and the Membership, Impact and Industry team. “We are deeply grateful…

For Nigeria, this is a moment of choice for both domestic leaders and international partners. Retreating from governance now may seem fiscally prudent, but it will be politically costly. The consequences are both everyday and structural – weaker institutions, deeper cynicism, and a democracy that exists more on paper than in practice. The work of salvaging governance and democracy in Nigeria demands not less funding, but better, braver, and more locally grounded funding. Nigeria’s democracy is entering dangerous territory, with governance failures worsening. Unfortunately, donor support for transparency, accountability, and democracy programming in Nigeria is being withdrawn under the radar.…

MILAN, ITALY – JUNE 21: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image has been retouched at the request of the subject.) ENHYPEN attend the Prada Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Fashion Show at Fondazione Prada on June 21, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Prada)Getty Images for PradaVampire cosplayers and K-pop fans, THIS IS YOUR TIME! Following their BLOOD SAGA World Tour show in San Diego on the Tuesday before Comic-Con, K-pop stars ENHYPEN are coming to San Diego Comic-Con this year – and they’re fully fanged to celebrate their webtoon and anime – Dark Moon: The Blood Altar.Like many K-pop…

Netflix says it will use AI, external to recreate the voice of the late Gene Wilder in a new reality TV series set in the world of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.Wonka’s The Golden Ticket will feature an AI-generated version of Wilder, who played the eccentric chocolatier in the 1971 film.The actor appears with the consent of his estate following his death in 2016, with the voice replicated by AI audio firm ElevenLabs.While Wilder’s wife Karen B. Wilder said she was “delighted” the series “celebrates the imagination” he brought to the role, some fans questioned the decision, describing it…

An act of parliament changing the UK’s immigration and asylum system has been passed every year since 2022. This activity has not increased public confidence that the nation’s borders are well managed, nor has it stopped the rise of radical rightwing parties running anti-immigrant campaigns.There is no reason to expect yet another law to buck that trend, but the Home Office is giving it a try. Measures contained in a bill published this week include a new body to handle asylum decision appeals outside the existing court system; a means-tested scheme to charge asylum seekers for state-provided support they receive;…

Nigeria’s public institutions exist to deliver education, healthcare, infrastructure, and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and the energy of people who still believe things can be different. I did not grow up planning to care about public service. My parents were public servants, and while I watched them show up for their careers with dedication, that path simply did not feel like mine. When I was thinking about my future, other options felt more exciting, more…

ESPNMultiple AuthorsJul 1, 2026, 10:07 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe United States kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage as it took on Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last round-of-32 match on Wednesday.Mauricio Pochettino’s side secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman, booking their place in the round of 16, where they will face Belgium.Enjoy all that happened from Santa Clara.

The short answer: maybe.City officials confirmed to the BBC that someone applied for a street closure permit near the arena over the 4 July Independence Day weekend. Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the New York City mayor’s office, told the BBC a permit was filed in early June to close roads around arena from 2 to 4 July.The New York Times (NYT) first reported the news and that several players on Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs American football team had booked hotel rooms nearby.Before the NYT reported confirmation of a permit at the arena, TMZ and other tabloids had been speculating…

New Report Examines Emerging Student Substance Use Trends and Their Impact on Academic Success, Student Wellness, and Campus Safety DALLAS, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Psychemedics Corporation, the pioneer and global leader in hair testing for drugs of abuse, today announced the release of its 2026 Education Insights Report, a comprehensive analysis of substance use trends affecting high school and college students across the United States.Combining national research with longitudinal hair testing data, the report explores the evolving landscape of student substance use, including cannabis, prescription stimulants, vaping products, synthetic opioids, and other emerging substances. The findings provide educational…